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Department of African sociology

FACULTY OF BEHAVIORAL STUDIES (FBS)

Certificate in African Sociology

Duration: 1 Year

Core Courses:

AFS 101: Introduction to African Sociology
AFS 102: African Social Institutions
AFS 103: African Cultural and Social Systems
AFS 104: Social Problems in Africa
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 102: Introduction to Social Psychology
GEN 103: African Political Systems and Governance

Diploma in African Sociology

Duration: 2 Years

Core Courses:

AFS 201: African Social Structure and Change
AFS 202: Sociology of African Families and Communities
AFS 203: African Social Movements and Development
AFS 204: Sociology of Religion in Africa
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 104: Introduction to Research Methods
GEN 105: Social Psychology and Behavioral Theories

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 205: Sociology of African Urbanization
AFS 206: African Development and Globalization
AFS 207: Comparative African Societies

Advanced Diploma in African Sociology

Duration: 3 Years

Core Courses:

AFS 301: Theories of African Social Change
AFS 302: African Economic Systems and Development
AFS 303: Sociology of Education in Africa
AFS 304: Gender and Socialization in African Societies
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 103: Environmental Analysis in African Communities
GEN 106: Sociology of Health and Illness in Africa

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 305: Sociology of Conflict and Peace in Africa
AFS 306: African Sociological Theories and Practices
AFS 307: Social Justice and Advocacy in African Societies

Bachelor’s Degree in African Sociology

Duration: 4 Years

Core Courses:

AFS 401: Theories of African Social Structure
AFS 402: Social Change and Development in Africa
AFS 403: African Politics and Society
AFS 404: African Sociology of Religion and Beliefs
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 104: Introduction to Research Methods
GEN 103: African Political Systems and Governance
GEN 105: Sociology of Health and Wellbeing in Africa
GEN 107: Sociology of Environmental Impact in Africa

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 405: Urbanization and African Society
AFS 406: African Family and Gender Studies
AFS 407: African Social Movements

Postgraduate Diploma in African Sociology

Duration: 5 Years

Core Courses:

AFS 501: Advanced Social Theory in Africa
AFS 502: African Society and Modernization
AFS 503: Social Policy and Development in Africa
AFS 504: African Community Development and Welfare
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 104: Advanced Research Methods
GEN 103: Sociology of Religion in African Contexts
GEN 105: Ethics and Social Justice in Africa

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 505: African Political Economy
AFS 506: Comparative African Societies
AFS 507: Gender, Race, and Class in African Societies

Master’s Degree in African Sociology

Duration: 6 Years

Core Courses:

AFS 601: Advanced Theories of African Social Change
AFS 602: African Social Movements and Contemporary Issues
AFS 603: Research Methods in African Sociology
AFS 604: African Social Development and Policy
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 104: Advanced Research Methods
GEN 106: Social Justice and Community Advocacy in Africa

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 605: Gender and Society in Africa
AFS 606: Social Entrepreneurship in African Communities
AFS 607: Peace Building and Social Cohesion in Africa

Doctoral Degree in African Sociology

Duration: 7+ Years

Core Courses:

AFS 701: Advanced Social Theories in Africa
AFS 702: Dissertation Preparation and Proposal
AFS 703: African Social Policy and Its Global Impact
AFS 704: Research in African Sociological Studies
GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 105: Social Theory and Practice in African Contexts

Electives (choose 2):

AFS 705: Comparative African Development
AFS 706: African Gender, Class, and Development
AFS 707: Social Movements and Civil Society in Africa

General Courses for All Programs:

GEN 101: Research and Writing for Sociology
GEN 103: Sociology of African Political Systems
GEN 104: Research Methods in Sociology
GEN 105: Ethics and Social Justice in Africa
GEN 106: Sociology of Health and Wellbeing in Africa
GEN 107: Environmental Analysis in African Communities.

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